A New Decade...

Bring on the roaring 20s! 

Another birthday has come and gone but it's time for me to start a new chapter in my life. 

The beginning of a new decade in my life. Yes, this sounds silly seeing as the last time I started a new decade I was 10 yrs. old.

However, when I was 10 yrs. old I was convinced I was going to marry Justin Timberlake and become a pop sensation. I gave up on that dream at age 11. 

I'm terribly excited for what's ahead though. I was thinking back yesterday on the fact that life only gets better each and every moment. The people you meet, the things you involve yourself with...all get better! It's weird and I can't even explain it but I feel like no matter what curve ball gets thrown my way the days ahead will be amazing.

The saying "everything happens for a reason" sometimes gets exhausted to the point where people don't believe it. Yet, to me it is the only phrase that I know is absolutely true. It is important to always keep faith and hope that your life is going the way it is planned to. 

I'm ecstatic to see what will happen in the next 10 years.

I have decided to set 10 goals/challenges for myself. 

1. Keep My Mind Open

It is so easy to close your mind to hope and possibility. That does nothing but prevent future positive potential. It's vital to let yourself deal with things without judgement or preconceived notions. 

2. Don't Take No For An Answer 

Someone once told me that when people say no it might also mean not right now. I think saying not right now is a whole lot better than no never. If it is not right now then that leaves room for hope that it is still possible. So if you find yourself feeling like something is impossible, remember that you have nothing to lose. Keep going after it! 

3. Dress To Always Impress 

Whether people like it or not, a physical appearance is necessary for your own happiness. I say this because I know that when I am looking my best it's when I am feeling my best. So wear that dress that you've been saving for a special occasion because life is too short! 

4. Change Is Good 

I believe that change is always good. Sometimes people just outgrow their current surroundings and have to expand on to new and growable situations. 

5. Surround Myself With Good People 

Unfortunately in this day and age it is hard to trust people. That is so sad to say but when you find those positive and genuine people, do not let them go! It is necessary to only have people in your life who want to bring you up and see you succeed. 

6. Stop Playing Coy
Always say what you need to say! People hold back sometimes from saying what they really want to because it can make them vulnerable. However, those people who would hurt you when you are weak are people that you don't want to involve yourself with.

7. Find The Joy In The Little Things
I hope that I always look for the little joys in things.

8. Let It Go 
When something ends in my life, I hope that I find the strength to let it go and move on. Only to know that something much better is coming my way.

9. Don't Act Like I Know Everything 
It's easy to think that we have it all figured out. However, you can learn something new everyday whether it is about yourself or just plain knowledge.

10. Make Everyday Count
Enough said.

I know all of these seem so obvious but they can be so easy to forget. 

I can not wait to see what's in store for me so keep the good times coming!!

Ta-Ta Banana,